Author Archives: Tony Peters

2024 Beresford Estate Blewett Springs Shiraz

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Tony Peters

I’d love to pretend I approached this Blewett Springs Shiraz like a ‘professional’ should, but honestly, I cracked it open with the enthusiasm of a kid in a candy store. There’s just something about Shiraz from this part of the … Continue reading →

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2026 Huntington Estate Gewürztraminer

Posted on September 16, 2026 by Tony Peters

“The amount of beautiful things in your life depends on your ability to notice them.” Gewürztraminer is one of the most distinctive and expressive white varieties in the world, yet it often slips by unnoticed, usually overshadowed by the familiar … Continue reading →

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2024 Beresford Estate Classic Shiraz

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Tony Peters

“Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.” There’s something quite profound in that statement. When it comes to winemakers, I think most simply set out to … Continue reading →

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2026 Huntington Estate Pinot Noir Dry Rosé

Posted on September 10, 2026 by Tony Peters

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2024 Mesh Riesling

Posted on September 6, 2026 by Tony Peters

Some collaborations are born from necessity. The Mesh Riesling is born from respect. Jeffrey Grosset and Robert Hill‑Smith have shaped Australian Riesling in their own distinct ways, and this wine feels like the natural extension of that shared commitment. It … Continue reading →

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2026 Huntington Estate Nouveau

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Tony Peters

A Nouveau style of wine is crafted with brightness, immediacy and pure enjoyment in mind. Huntington Estate’s 2026 blend of Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Grenache absolutely leans into that spirit. An absolute delight of a wine! Normally I’d start with … Continue reading →

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2024 Beresford Estate ‘Barrel Select’ Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Tony Peters

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2024 Huntington Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay and Special Reserve Chardonnay

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Tony Peters

The line “A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blossoms.” (by Sensei Koshin Ogui) carries a deep sense of wisdom. It’s a reminder that success and acceptance aren’t about comparison. It’s about … Continue reading →

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Beresford Estate Emblem Wines

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Tony Peters

There’s something about Mediterranean holidays that stay with you. The warmth, the relaxed pace, the easy days of sunglasses, shorts and bare feet as the afternoons roll by. McLaren Vale, known for its Mediterranean climate, has a touch of that … Continue reading →

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2025 Cooks Lot ‘Handpicked’ Pinot Noir

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Tony Peters

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